Interactions Matter
Supporting children's communication, language and vocabulary development whilst extending their play
In my experience, nothing has a greater impact on the quality of a setting and the outcomes for children than the calibre of adult interactions. Yet, improving the way adults interact with children remains the hardest aspect of practice to change, because of its ambiguous and deeply personal nature.
This FREE taster session course allows no room for ambiguity! Participants will be taken through a very clear and comprehensive journey, where the features and stages of a high-quality interaction will be unpicked, exemplified and captured in an easy to remember format.
The vital role of attuned adults who engage in respectful, authentic, back and forth interactions which truly extend children’s language and learning will be explored. Practical strategies will be provided throughout, as well as tools to support practitioners in self-evaluating and improving their practice in this area.
During this session, you will:
- Hear recent research findings about the most impactful way to support children's developing vocabulary.
- Explore the key elements that lead to high quality interactions which genuinely extend children’s thinking, language and learning.
- Differentiate between interactions that boost children’s language and learning and those that are less impactful.
- Receive a supportive tool to take away, that will enable you to evaluate the quality of day to day practice in this area.
- See and real video footage which exemplifies the key points raised.
KEY INFORMATION
Target audience: Those working with children from 2-7 years old, EYs leaders, senior leaders, teaching assistants,
subject leaders.
Dates: Thursday 21st September 2023
Times: 10am – 11am
Ticket: Free
Recording will be made available to all who book tickets. You will also receive a certificate of participation.
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About Me
33 years ago I started work as a pre-school assistant in Norfolk and went on to teach and lead in London schools. I worked as an early years advisor for Lewisham local authority in London and went on to strategically lead the service. I now work nationally and internationally as a trainer, conference speaker and consultant.
I’ve spent the majority of my career working with leaders and managers in schools and settings, providing them with the support and challenge needed to effectively lead and sustain improvements in play-based learning.
As well as supporting at local authority and leadership level, I spend a significant proportion of my time working directly with practitioners in schools, day-care and pre-schools. This hands-on, current experience is key to ensuring that I retain a deep understanding of the reality, challenges and rewards of working with young children and their families. My work involves sharing what I have learnt about play and the difference it can make to children’s outcomes, and helping schools and settings to ensure that children are enabled to learn in as joyful, inspiring and memorable ways as possible.
In response to Covid, I created an EYS online professional learning platform called ‘The Place to Learn’. This is a subscription-based service which provides excellent value, on demand access to my entire collection of training courses for whole teams. Specific modules or whole courses are also now available to purchase separately for both individuals and teams.
To find out more please go to www.kymscottconsultancy.com or email [email protected]
